At a Glance

After an almost decade long hiatus from television, Judith Chapman returns to the small screen as the gold-digging Gloria Fisher.

Judith is a veteran of daytime television, having appeared in 5 other soaps in the mid 1970's to late 1980's. She guest starred in several primetime shows as well. In addition to her numerous television credits, Judith has also appeared in several films.

Judith, the daughter of a retired Air Force General, was born in Greenville, S.C., but spent most of her childhood living abroad. She began her acting career at the age of 14, working in commercials and "Spaghetti Westerns" while living in Spain. After graduating from Stephens College with a degree in theatre, she headed to New York, where she began working in commercials and theatre. Judith then joined the prestigious Actors' Studio.

After taking a break from acting to teach at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, Judith returned to acting and also began directing. She mounted the play "The Belle of Amherst," based on the life of Emily Dickinson, which she successfully toured throughout the United States. She also directed "Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical," "Equus," and "Born Yesterday," and performed in "Sordid Lives," Orson's Shadow" and "Blythe Spirit."

Judith lives in Palm Springs, California with her life partner James. The owner of St. James Restaurant in Palm Springs, Judith enjoys teaching yoga. She is also a world traveler, having visited many exotic locations, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless
Gloria Fisher #2
January 17, 2005 to Present

Silk Stalkings
April 1999

Silk Stalkings

Rita Travers
November 1996

Silk Stalkings
Victoria Reynolds
December 1995

Silk Stalkings
Kathryn Walder
January 1995

Mortal Fear
1994

Fire on the Amazon
Sandra
1993

Murder, She Wrote
Harriet Simmons Wooster
April 1992

Silk Stalkings
K.L. Vannoker
January 1992

Matlock
Miss Radavich
March 1991

Murder, She Wrote
Karen Davies
September 1990

In the Heat of the Night
March 1989

Days of Our Lives
Anjelica Deveraux #3
1989 to 1990, 1991

Chameleons
Lainie Roberts
1989

The Law and Harry McGraw
Audrey Stivic
February 1988

MacGyver
Dr. Sandra Millhouse
January 1988

One Life to Live
Sandra Montaigne
1987

Stingray
Carla
May 1987

Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Jayne Honig
February 1987

Highway to Heaven
Gail Hall
February 1987 General Hospital
Ginny Blake Webber
1984 to 1986

Ryan's Hope
Charlotte Greer
1983

Remington Steele
Samantha Donahue
December 1983

Trapper John, M.D.
November 1983

Simon & Simon
Denise Carroll
February 1983

The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
February 1983

The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E (TV)
Z-65
1983

Farrell for the People (TV)
Victoria Walton-Mason
1982

Knight Rider
Linda Elliott
November 1982

The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner


The Five of Me
Sally
1981

Inmates: A Love Story
Leslie
1981

Magnum, P.I
Sara Clifford/Lisa Page
October 1981

Magnum, P.I
Louise DeBolt Jackson
April 1981

The Love Boat
Nancy Atwell
February 1981

Flamingo Road
January 1981

Galactica 1980
Angela
May 1980

Beyond Westworld
Laura Garvey
March 1980

Family
Director
March 1980

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Lara Teasian
February 1980

B.J. and the Bear
Pamela Gerard
January 1980

The Incredible Hulk
Nancy
January 1980

Barnaby Jones
Rita Lockwood
December 1978

Fantasy Island
Evelyn Wallace
September 1978

Kojak
Gretchen Hodges
October 1976

As the World Turns
Natalie Bannon # 1
1975 to 1978

Cinderella (TV)
6th Maiden
1965

Acting Portfolio
FILM

The Sweetest Thing
Judy's Mother
2002

28 Days
Deirdre, Soap Opera Cast
2000

Scorpio One
Gibson
1997

Night of the Running Man
Roz Chambers
1994

Dead Space
Stote
1991

And God Created Woman
Alexandra
1988

Desire
Julie Seaver
1983

False Face
Heather/Jane
1976

Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2009)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2008)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Greenville, South Carolina
DATE OF BIRTH: November 15
HAIR:Brown